Liverpool player ratings vs Newcastle: Isak rubbish and two 3/10s despite dramatic draw

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It was a sorry performance from the Merseyside giants, who didn't deserve to win the game and were second best for large parts of the contest. It didn't take long for them to go behind, with Anthony Elanga scoring on the counter to give Newcastle an early lead.It was a laborious opening period for the visitors, who struggled to create chances and lacked quality in the opposing half.

Read our Privacy PolicyExpress Sport rates and slates the Reds players after today's stalemate...Liverpool player ratings vs NewcastleAlisson Becker - 5Wasn't perfectly positioned for the early opener, but couldn't have done much to stop Willock from scoring. The same couldn't be said for many of his team-mates.Milos Kerkez - 4Outpaced by Elanga for the early goal and was booked for holding the winger before half-time.

Lacked quality going forward, too, and didn't improve as the game went on.Ryan Gravenberch - 3Indecisiveness on the ball and poor positioning led to Elanga's opening goal. Made no mistake from the spot but had a poor game overall.Dominik Szoboszlai had a poor game despite scoring a late penalty (Image: Getty)Florian Wirtz - 5Looked lively to start with, picking out some good passes and not being afraid to shoot, but didn't have much of an end product and became a passenger as the game went on.Rio Ngumoha - 4Didn't manage to create much in a forgettable display, but neither did his team-mates.